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Top Hill Destinations in India

Hill stations are the most popular destination for holidaying among the Indians. The scorching summers in lowlands send us scrambling uphill ranges seeking the cool and lush greenery to soothe the blistered soul.

"The weather was freezing in the night and mornings and the afternoons were very pleasant . We visited in November 6 till 13.but in spite of the cold, there was no shivering. Having a nice cup of tea in the snow in solang..." Read more

"Ooty as a place has become a nightmare with overcrowding and dirty surrounding. Tourists also do not help matters. They behave in a boorish manner and do not maintain decorum. Least priority is given to cleanliness with ..." Read more

"Best sight seeing place. Boating, horse riding, elephant riding are there for the kids and elders to enjoy. April-June are the best time to visit. Though more crowd is expected due to summer vacation from the neighbourin..." Read more

"kodaikanal - travelled from Bangalore in bus, over night journey. It was a 3 day trip. The place is commercialised and crowded. But the valleys and the viewpoints are worth visiting. Dolphin Nose View point - it took us ..." Read more

"Scenic beauty, Clean city, Organic food, Disciplined traffic, Beautifull Temples, Good People behaviour these are some of the outcomes of the tour from Gangtok or Sikkimese villages for any travellers. Gangtok is 120 Kms..." Read more

"Shimla is the capital of himachal pradesh and is a nice hill station that attracts many tourists here. The toy train to shimla from kalka passes through beautiful hills is the major attraction of this place. There are so..." Read more

"Coorg, one of the famous hill stations of south India, attracting tourists throughout the year by its picturesque view and pleasant weather. Its a treat to all the five senses with its scenic beauty, cool breeze, romanti..." Read more

"Mahabaleshwar a small hill station in Maharastra and a must visit place for all staying around. You will be greeted with fog, cloud, cool weather and off course and peace rain. Lingmala Water Fall, Lodwick point, Elephan..." Read more

"An retreat for eyes while you are travelling to hill station for the first time. but if you have been to other place earlier, then I would suggest not to visit this place as it is wastage of time and money. more commerci..." Read more

"1. Why to visit? It is the summer capital of J&K, located in Kashmir Valley. It is having large no of waterfronts and water bodies with the famous Dal lake also in the city. A must visit place for everyone. 2. Must Visit..." Read more

"1. Why to visit? It is located closer to Dehradun. With nice weather and good eating joints it can be a good weekend trip kind of place. 2. Must Visit Places. Company garden, Cable car trolley to Gun hill point, Clouds e..." Read more

"The city of lakes is a must visit destination for all the nature lovers. On the first day, We went for a boat ride on a chilly morning, the view was just breath taking. Then we also visited the â€˜chandni chowkâ€™ market..." Read more

"mount abu is one of the best hill station in india currently...we visited here in april and ispite of being hot and being in rajasthan... there was cool air breezing throungh your hair even in the afternoon.. mount abu i..." Read more

"Wayenad is a district in the north-east of kerala state,india. It is set high on the western ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m. Acoording to archealogical evidence, the wayenad forests inhabited for more th..." Read more

"Chikmagalur is an amazing hill station (not yet completely commercialized, fortunately) and It hardly takes 5 hours to reach from Bangalore. The place can be explored in all seasons but Monsoon is what I would advise, fo..." Read more

"gaze at the cloud clapped mountains, soak yourself into the nirvana by the waterfall and see it transform into a brook cutting across the meadows. loose your way among the misty hill of lonavala placed above 6000ft this ..." Read more

"Its a different holiday spot... startingr fun in he toy train is just the beginning.Do Check -in, in a hotel in the main market to taste all kinds of food .... else walking down or visiting market often will be difficult..." Read more

"I was searching for a destination to spend long weekends 12/23 - 12/25 & 12/30 - 1/1 during 2nd weekbof december. But most of the lodges/resorts were sold out and rest were costly. But i have to use any of this long week..." Read more

"Dainkund is a very small place a few kms above Dalhousie. The drive up the hills is just amazing. We went there in February and saw snow all around. There's around 2 km trek up to the Devi temple, which is worth the effo..." Read more

India, a land that is blessed with bountiful scenic locales, has a multitude of hill station, each more mind-blowing than the other that choosing a destination can become a bit of a chore. Never fear, we aim to fill this space with information that will allow you to make an informed choice or blindly just pick one and go for it!

Mussoorie

For those of us who have read stories from Ruskin Bond want to be a part of this seemingly idyllic world and can satisfy this need by vacationing in hill stations. Mussoorie, referred to as the queen of hill stations, in Uttarakhand is among the top hill stations in India. Apart from the breath-taking panorama on offer, you as a tourist could take cable car rides, ride horseback to the highest point in Mussoorie or trek along Camel Back road. Nainital, is another of the set of glorious hill stations in Uttarakhand. The town of Nainital is built around Lake Naini which is a site of religious importance. This colonial hill station is one among the best hill stations in India and attracts a multitude of Indian and foreign tourists every year. If you find yourself in Nainital you can trek unto Naini Peak, visit the eco cave gardens and catch a glimpse of some rare and endemic animals in the Nainital Zoo. Other attractions include cable car rides, a visit to the Naina Devi temple and the Mall. Uttarakhand is home to approximately 30 major hill stations, all of them breathtaking and provide you, the tourist with plenty of activities to do. These hill stations near Delhi are easily accessible even by buses.

Manali

There are several places in Himachal Pradesh that can be ranked among the top 10 hill stations in India. In the town of Manali, you can trek through or drive through the Rohtang Pass, or ice skate, or paraglide; the activities are plenty. What one cannot get enough of is the sheer beauty of this hill town. Shimla is another colonial era town where you can be part of the 'heritage walk' from Scandal point, appreciate colonial era architecture through the numerous themed walks that you can participate in and absorb the solemnness of Christ Church.

Jammu and Kashmir

Some of the most beautifully remote hill stations in India lie in Jammu and Kashmir. The town of Phalagam is renowned for its trout fishing, several trek in idyllic landscapes and the annual pilgrimage to Amarnath caves. Gulmarg is famous for its ski slopes, cable car rides and exquisite golf courses. Gulmarg is renowned as the only heli-skiing resort in Asia. Patnitop is home to a number of picturesque spots ideal for trekking or picnics. The slopes of Patnitop are also suitable for skiing during winter.

Panchgani

As we move further South through the length of the country, there are plenty of other famous hill stations worth visiting. Among hill stations in Maharashtra, Panchgani reminds one of the bygone colonial era. With the Krishna River flowing on one side, this beautiful hill station will keep you occupied in marvelling the fine colonial architecture or resplendent Parsi homes or enjoying sunset picnic at Table Land. Colonial era summer capital town of Mahabaleshwar is easily accessible by car. Tourists in Mahabaleshwar can enjoy boating and fishing in Venna Lake, horseback rides to get around Mahabaleshwar, plenty of colonial era architecture and artifacts to marvel at and gawk at some spectacular scenery as viewed from Wilson, Elphinstone and Lodick points among various others.

Chikmagalur3

Among the best hill stations in Karnataka situated in the western ghats, Chikmagalur is the most sought after destination with a trek to Kudremukh peak in every visitor's to do list. In chikmagalur you can cycle, trek, picnic, pitch tents to camp outside at nights. Agumbe, located in the Shimoga district, is rich in rainforest and visitors can trek through the forests hoping to catch a glimpse of the majestic King Cobra. The cream of the hillstations in Tamil Nadu are Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Conoor and are all present on the western ghats and popular tourist destinations. Some of the popular hill stations in Kerala are Wayanad with Muthunga wildlife sanctuary which houses the largest population of elephants in Kerala, Munnar with Eravikulam National Park, Vagamon, Silent Hill, Idukki and Thekkady, home to Periyar Tiger Reserve.